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Human Subject Studies For The Alignment Of Llm-As-A-Judge Evaluation Metric For Science News, Gabriel Vega Osborne

Knowledge and Creativity Expo

Science news has become an important vehicle to disseminate scientific breakthroughs, discoveries, and technological innovations. With the advancement of large language models and related AI models, it is possible to automatically generate science news from scientific papers, extending the reader population from domain scientists to a broader scope. However, how to evaluate the quality of the generated news warrants research. Traditional token based metrics have been shown to fail to evaluate the semantics and nuances of science news. Inspired by the fact that a major goal of science news is to educate readers with new knowledge, we thus propose knowledge …

The Living Lab: Instructional Design Interventions To Improve Communication And Equity In Federal Housing Programs, Joana I. Camp

Knowledge and Creativity Expo

The Living Lab is an independent applied research project informed by my 25 years of lived experience as a Section 8 voucher holder, examining how instructional design strategies can improve administrative workflows, communication, and equitable access within the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Drawing on sustained participation, the research identifies two primary systemic barriers: the federally mandated 15-day inspection period and incomplete Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) packets. To address these issues, the project developed the RFTA Roadmap—a zero-cost, clarity-driven communication tool that embeds sequential instructions directly within procedural workflows, mitigating the Split-Attention Effect and cognitive “Bandwidth Tax” associated with standard …

Penju: Smell Good, Cuddle Hard, John Rafael Nash Macahis Borromeo, Bernadine Grey Crisostomo Castro, Kimberly L. Dela Cruz, Sam Arbelle Caoili Santos, Ryianne Nicole Gueriña Sta Ana, Ma. Louise Gena Crisologo

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Formed in 2024, Penju was conceptualized by five senior high school students as a response to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation, especially among Generation Z. Penju offers a unique plush toy infused with aromatherapy, combining comfort and wellness. The business is currently in development, with operations ongoing and marketing efforts underway through social media promotion and school-based pre-orders. Penju operates within the health and wellness sector, focusing on stress relief and sleep improvement. Its innovation lies in integrating calming scents into a cuddly plush toy, supported by research on the benefits of aromatherapy for mental health. The …

Just B By Ohana, Lance Matthew G. Sanico,, Emiel Shayleigh V. Balais, Kim Angeline A. Mendoza,, Iris Casey E. Pabiloña,, Roderick D.G. Pangindian,

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Formed by Ohana in May 2024, Just B provides customizable and locally made gadget sleeves, empowering Filipino manufacturers, and further aims to be a sustainably responsible business. The business began promoting through social media posts on Facebook and Instagram. Currently, Just B is at the product commercialization stage, serving in the technology accessory industry. Several prominent features of its products are customizability, durability, and compactness. Simultaneously, Just B owns business rights to its brand logo, tagline, and name. Ohana functions as a sole proprietorship organization due to its advantages, such as minimal startup requirements. Behind Ohana are Chief Executive Officer …

An Intersectional Textual Analysis Of Lesbian Representation In Baka Bukas And Si Chedeng At Si Apple, Sofia Lorraine V. Dela Peña, Mikaela Zaira V. Aguilar, Belle Beatrix Alemania

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Media plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions of gender and sexuality, yet representations of queer female characters in Philippine cinema remain underexplored. While portrayals of bakla characters have been widely studied, lesbian narratives often remain sidelined or framed through limited, stereotypical lenses. This research examines lesbian characters in the films Baka Bukas (2016) and Si Chedeng at Si Apple (2017), using Herman’s Narrative Framework and Intersectionality Theory. The study found that both films construct lesbian identities within specific socio-cultural contexts, revealing how queer women navigate visibility, relationships, and societal expectations in different ways. Baka Bukas emphasizes the quiet …

Yellow Card Declined: Lived Experiences Of Embo Barangay Residents’ Health Care Access After The Makati Vs. Taguig Ruling, Marvin William J. Alberto, Wazna L. Amil, Koreen F. Bagapuro, Christine Nicole Victorio, Miguel Carlo B. Gonzales

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

In 2023, the three-decade territorial dispute between the cities of Makati and Taguig ended when the Supreme Court ruled to transfer the ten Embo barangays to the latter. One significant consequence of this ruling is the discontinuation of assistance to former Makati residents, particularly healthcare benefits. Understanding how this ruling affects residents’ experiences can provide insights for policy recommendations promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 16. This phenomenological study, grounded in the adapted Levesque’s Conceptual Framework, gathered data from six participants who were at least 10-year residents of Embo barangay and beneficiaries of Makati and Taguig public …

Usability Experiences Of Family Caregivers Of Older Filipino Patients (60+) With A Digital Health System In A Public Hospital, Howard Jr. P. Cariaso, Joachim Carl E. Espiridion, Athena Kim G. Agbuya, Gian Mico C. Bulandos, Ria Crislie C. Alcantara, Julian Hallie D. Dabu, Timothy Ruvick M. De Guzman, Joseph Gabriel B. Daquioag, Jerimae S. Bernardo

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Family caregivers are essential in securing healthcare for older Filipino patients, including navigating digital health platforms such as the Online Consultation Request and Appointment (OCRA) System in a public hospital in Manila. This study explored their usability experiences with the OCRA System guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework. A qualitative-exploratory single case study design was employed, with data collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s inductive thematic analysis. Seven themes emerged: Perceived Convenience, Navigating the Interface, Adapting to the System, Influence of Others, Facing Access Constraints, Feelings While Using, …

Impact Of Sugar Content And Ph Levels On The Microbial Load Of Street Food Dipping Sauces, Maffae Ashley L. Padernal, Yeinniel Miguel D. Cao, Jamie M. Velasquez, John Albert D. Gurtiza

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Foodborne illnesses cause millions of deaths annually, posing a significant public health concern, particularly in regions with thriving street food cultures like the Philippines. This study investigated how sugar content and pH levels in street food dipping sauces affect microbial growth. Six sauce samples were prepared with varying sugar (25g, 50g, 75g) and pH levels (4.0, 3.6, 3.1). Microbial load was measured using the Standard Plate Count (SPC) method. While a moderate sugar concentration (50g) showed the lowest microbial load, this difference was not statistically significant (p=0.77). However, pH significantly impacted microbial growth (p=0.0034), with pH 3.6 showing the lowest …

Comparative Analysis Of Maceration Extraction Methods For Annona Muricata Leaf Extract Against Bacillus Subtilis Biofilm, Mikylla Eunice G. Santos, Drew Antoinette T. Roxas, Ayumi B. Santos, John Albert D. Gurtiza

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Biofilms, which are widespread microbial communities protected by a self-produced matrix, pose a significant threat to human health, industrial processes, and food safety. While synthetic antimicrobials are widely used, concerns about resistance and environmental impact drive the search for natural alternatives. Guyabano (Annona muricata), a tropical fruit known for its antimicrobial properties, shows potential as a natural antibiofilm agent. This study aimed to compare the impact of three different maceration extraction methods (aqueous, ethanolic, and methanolic) on the antibiofilm efficacy of A. muricata leaf extract against Bacillus subtilis biofilm. Each extract was subjected to a 96-well microplate biofilm inhibition assay, …

A Taste Of Insight: Exploring The Perspectives Of Dlsu Student-Athletes On The Mediterranean Diet, Ethan F. Alvarez, Zoe Adda Beluso, Ceris Maxine Chua, Sarah Abigail M. Sanchez, Maria Michaela Pingul Santos, Olga G. Parco

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The Mediterranean diet, its health benefits, and in the context of sports have been commonly studied within European and North African countries. However, there are limited studies that present the perceptions of student-athletes on the diet from Asian countries, particularly in the Philippines. Guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), the study aimed to explore and understand the perceptions of Filipino student-athletes about their awareness, insights, or experiences on the Mediterranean diet, along with its perceived threats and benefits. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach utilizing a semi-structured interview. The participants in this study consisted of 7 DLSU student-athletes …

Cytotoxicity Of Ageratina Riparia (Mistflower) Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles In Allium Cepa Assay, Jharred Martinez, Kathryn Beyonce B. Fajardo, Kathryz Beyonce B. Fajardo, Althea Marie A. Navalta, Abegail B. Palcongan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The use of green-synthesized nanoparticles offers a promising route toward eco-friendly and biocompatible alternatives in biomedical research. This study aimed to assess the cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) biosynthesized from Ageratina riparia extract. Given the growing interest in plant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis for safe therapeutic applications, evaluating their biological effects is crucial. The extract was obtained through maceration of 60 g of powdered leaves, and green synthesis was conducted using silver nitrate solutions (1 mM, 3 mM, 5 mM). The mixtures were boiled to isolate nanoparticle pellets, which were then redispersed in distilled water for use as treatment liquids in the …

Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Different Music Genres And Its Impact On Sleep Quality Among Dlsu-Manila Grade 12 Students, Aisha Rae I. Bayani, Bradleur Dl Cajucom, Rainleaf A. Concha, Deanneyelle Marie G. Fortuno, Regina M. Tresvalles

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Quality sleep is vital for physical and cognitive development, and music remains an integral part of adolescents’ daily routine. This study investigated the relationship between music listening before bed and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index-based (PSQI) sleep quality. The study contributes to the intersection of music and sleep literature by focusing specifically on three different genres (Classical, Jazz, and Rhythm & Blues) and two timings. It contributes to research by examining genre-specific effects on sleep quality among adolescents in the Philippine context, since this demographic is underrepresented in existing research. The research aims to determine whether these variables influence sleep quality. …

Sustainabiliteam: Shaping Eco-Conscious Advertising Using Photography, Aliza Kayla D. Guinto, Misaki S. Sadakata, Zenia P. Lazaro

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

In an era dominated by fast-paced media, this research explores photography as a slower and more intentional medium for promoting sustainability. Grounded in Social Influence Theory and supported by a mixed-methods approach that combines survey data with artistic production, the study examines how authentic visual storytelling can shape consumer behavior toward eco-friendly cosmetic products. The research addresses the question: How can photography help consumers adopt a sustainable lifestyle? It also examines how social media and advertising methods impact consumer preferences and what barriers hinder eco-conscious consumption. An online survey conducted with 30 Filipino participants provided insights into consumer habits, sustainability …

Kasambahay Ako!: Exploring The Dynamics Between Domestic Workers’ Perceived Social Role And Personal Agency, Charmi Ysabella S. Onia, Justin Kobe T. Atianzar, Alyssa Jaye J. Azcarraga, Jaime Luis R. Hebron, Errol Bantayan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Filipino domestic workers, known as kasambahays, fulfill essential societal roles while navigating social positions. Despite legal frameworks like the Kasambahay Law, the dynamic and evolving relationship between their perceived social role and personal agency remains an underexplored area. This phenomenological study delves into the lived experiences of kasambahays in the Laguna province to understand how they perceive their social position, exercise agency, and navigate the intricate interaction between these dimensions. Using purposive sampling, conversational interviews (Pakikipagkuwentuhan) were conducted with four female domestic workers with at least five years of experience. Thematic analysis, guided by self-determination theory and social role theory, …

Sustained Operating Tracked Environment Resistant Incident Automaton (Soteria): A Search-Focused Amphibious Robot For Flood Disasters, Sofia Angeline Tomas, Lorenzo Shan Baliwag Cruz, Julleanne Angel Dayrit Torralba

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

With the Philippines being a country that often experiences typhoons, Search and Rescue (SAR) units are often mobilized and are usually prone to injury due to their exposure to dangerous environments. Thus, SAR robots were developed to aid these units and to decrease their chances of injury. However, only a few studies have developed amphibious SAR prototypes, and none have referenced amphibious tanks for their design. Additionally, the developed prototypes still have room for improvement. Specifically, in their locomotion, design, and SAR features. Hence, the prototype Sustained Operating Tracked Environment Resistant Incident Automaton (SOTERIA) was created with a water-resistant buoyant …

Parkchers: Development Of A Smart Parking Website For Enhancing Parking Management And User Convenience Using Yolov11, Armand Luke A. Villanueva, Ethan P. Bernardo, Lorenzo Meier H. Borlaza, Drey Cajanding

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Complex challenges in parking have been prevalent in metropolitan areas worldwide due to factors such as inefficient use of space and rapid urbanization, which in turn exacerbate traffic conditions and potentially lead to environmental issues. While traditional efforts, such as increasing parking infrastructure, have been made, this study focuses on developing a smart parking reservation system that integrates camera-based software for enhanced parking management. With the use of CCTV camera technology, the detection system was tested under various lighting scenarios to evaluate its efficiency in terms of accuracy and consistency. Developed under a developmental research design, a parking reservation website …

Bagyo Ka Nga Lang Ba?: The Impact Of Typhoons On The Lives And Productivity Of Contractual Workers At Miriam College High School, Jastine F. Budaño, Mariella R. Fernando, Sage Charlotte Erzule V. Kong, Leona M. Ricero, Hannah F. Vigilia, Eunice G. Pacifico

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Every year, the Philippines, located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, faces devastating weather-related calamities that greatly affect vulnerable communities. One of the most affected by these are the contractual workers, who face several challenges due to the absence of paid leave, health benefits, and stable income. Contractual workers are financially vulnerable, making it harder for them to recover from disasters. This study explores how typhoons may impact the daily lives and productivity of contractual workers at Miriam College High School (MCHS), identifies the natural disaster assistance they receive, understands the physiological and financial vulnerabilities they become exposed to during …

Evidence-Based Practice Medication Reconciliation Protocol: Process To Increase Adherence To Medication Reconciliation Process, Oksana Bregman

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: The practice problem for the primary care facility is the inconsistent completion of medication reconciliation (MR) by primary care providers (PCPs), despite attempts by some providers to compare the clinic medication list with the external records and update the electronic health records (EHR). The absence of a standardized evidence-based practice (EBP) MR protocol has resulted in variable practices and increased risk for medication discrepancies during patient encounters.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In primary care providers (P), how does the Evidence-based practice process redesign and workflow optimization protocol (I) compared to current practice (C) …

Parents Engaging In Early Literacy (Peel): Outcomes From A Shared Reading Program Implemented Via Text Messaging, Victoria Henbest, Brenda L. Beverly, Gina M. Mejia

Victoria S. Henbest Publications

Purpose: Investigators delivered an asynchronous parent education for improving early literacy skills of typically developing preschoolers. The home-based shared-book reading program, PEEL, consisted of strategies modeled via videos and sent as text messages.

Method: Twenty parent-child dyads were randomly assigned to one of two 8-week programs targeting evidence-based early literacy strategies. One parent group was taught strategies to support print-related knowledge for learning to read, and the other learned skills to promote vocabulary and story knowledge underlying comprehension.

Results: The asynchronous parent education resulted in more frequent parental use of taught strategies compared to non-taught strategies during …

Don't Panic! Cuny Academic Works And The April Ada Deadline, Jojo Karlin, Jill Cirasella

Publications and Research

These slides equip libraries to advise authors submitting to CUNY Academic Works about document accessibility. Topics will include: How is CUNY Academic Works changing in response to the new ADA rule about the accessibility of web content, which has a compliance deadline of April 24? What are authors being asked to do differently? What tools are available for them to check and improve the accessibility of their submissions? Who is responsible for making our institutional repository more accessible?

As the expectations for institutional repositories change, the presentation aims to help librarians understand what the changes are and what they mean …

March 24, 2026, Matthew Inverso

Minutes

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Cmsi Translations #28: Uphold The Idea Of A Maritime Community With A Shared Destiny And Forge A New Chapter In Maritime Military Security Cooperation, Du Bo, Wang Chenyuan

CMSI Translations

The concept of a maritime community with a shared destiny proposed by Chairman Xi is China's wisdom and approach for maintaining global maritime peace, promoting ocean development, enhancing global maritime governance, and advancing maritime security cooperation. This should guide efforts to tailor security cooperation relationships based on different targets. We need to broaden our thinking and innovate mechanisms for maritime security cooperation, take proactive steps to provide maritime public security goods, strengthen coordinated implementation of external maritime military assistance, and promote the creation of a new landscape in maritime military security cooperation.

Nexus Of Food Security Versus Armed Conflict In The Context Of Climate Change In Mali, Moussa Macalou, Youssouf Diabate, Abdoulaye Nientao, Adama B. Coulibaly

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

The nexus between food security and armed conflict, with particular focus on developing countries, has been analyzed by a few studies in the literature. Every country under armed conflict is obligated to solve related food security issues. Therefore, the overall objective of this study was to analyze the nexus between households’ food security and armed conflicts in the context of climate change in Mali. To achieve this objective, first, the study used an ordinary least squares model to determine the factors influencing households’ food security. Second, it used an ordered logit model to determine the factors influencing armed conflict. Apart …

Dr. Meridith Vogeler Appointed To Missouri State Board Of Nursing, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Feeding Negativity On Social Media: How Compensating Customers Creates Vicious Cycles Of Complaint, Yuchi Zhang, Kunpeng Zhang

Marketing

Purpose

The study explores the paradoxical impact of managerial responses to negative comments on social media, revealing how offering compensation inadvertently escalates negativity into a vicious cycle. Through a unique Facebook policy quasi-experiment, we show that apologies, in contrast, effectively neutralize further complaints.

Design/methodology/approach

We utilize interactive data on Facebook to assess how firms' managerial responses to negative comments – particularly responses involving compensation topics – affect the volume and tone of subsequent complaints. Additionally, we use instrumental variables and difference-in-differences (DID) models to account for potential sources of endogeneity.

Findings

The results reveal that managerial response increase both the …

Rigorous Electromagnetic Beamforming Simulations For Realistic Vehicular-To-Infrastructure (V2i) Scenarios In 5g Systems, Mohanad Hussam Aldean Ahmed Almuzian

Theses and Dissertations

Millimeter-wave (mmWave) Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication is a key enabling technology for next-generation intelligent transportation systems, offering high data rates and low latency to support safety-critical and autonomous driving applications. However, mmWave communication at 28 GHz suffers from severe path loss, sensitivity to blockage, and strong dependence on antenna directivity and beam alignment, particularly in complex urban environments. As a result, advanced beamforming and multi-antenna techniques are essential to ensure reliable and high-capacity V2I links. This thesis investigates mmWave V2I communication performance using realistic electromagnetic modeling and beamforming techniques. Full-wave antenna simulations and deterministic ray-tracing are employed using Ansys Electronics Desktop, …

Adequate Care Coordination Is Associated With Reduced Unmet Mental Health Needs For Children, Genevieve Graaf, Kristin Gigli, Phillip Hughes, Kathleen C. Thomas

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

Children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN), especially those with mental health needs, often receive services from multiple service sectors, including schools. Thus, care coordination may play a critical role in access to mental health care for these children. This cross-sectional study used multivariable logistic regression with pooled data from the National Survey of Children’s Health (2020–2023), focusing on a subsample of children with caregiver-reported mental health problems and a reported need for mental healthcare. We estimated the prevalence of parent-reported need for and receipt of effective care coordination and provider communication with schools. It also measures the association between parent-reported …

Special Joint Meeting Of The Finance Committee & Audit Subcommittee - Open Session Book 03/24/2026, Uc Law Sf

2026 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

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2025 San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Annual Report, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is a network for public agencies that serves the San Diego region to share expertise, leverage resources and advance comprehensive solutions to facilitate climate change planning. By partnering with academia, nonprofits, and businesses, the SDRCC also works to leverage the profile of regional leadership. This is the 2025 San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Annual Report.

Icymi (In Case You Missed It): Moody V. Netchoice, Llc And First Amendment Protections For Social Media Platform Expression, Eric T. Kasper

Tulsa Law Review

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